Convert Fahrenheit to kelvin
Please provide values below to convert Fahrenheit [°F] to kelvin [K], or Convert kelvin to Fahrenheit.
How to Convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin
The conversion between Fahrenheit and kelvin is not linear or involves a specific formula. Please use the calculator above for an accurate conversion.
To convert from Fahrenheit to the base unit, the formula is: y = (Fahrenheit - 32) * (5/9) + 273.15
To convert from the base unit to kelvin, the formula is: y = base_unit_value
Fahrenheit to Kelvin Conversion Table
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Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (°F) is a temperature scale primarily used in the United States, where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F under standard atmospheric conditions.
History/Origin
Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724, the Fahrenheit scale was one of the first standardized temperature scales and was widely adopted in the United States and some Caribbean nations. It was based on fixed points such as the freezing point of a saltwater solution and human body temperature.
Current Use
Today, the Fahrenheit scale is mainly used in the United States for everyday temperature measurements, including weather forecasts, cooking, and other domestic applications. Most of the world uses the Celsius scale, but Fahrenheit remains prevalent in specific regions and contexts.
Kelvin
The kelvin (K) is the base unit of temperature in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.
History/Origin
The kelvin was established in 1848 by Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) as a temperature scale based on absolute zero, replacing earlier thermodynamic temperature scales. It was officially adopted as an SI base unit in 1960.
Current Use
The kelvin is used worldwide in scientific and engineering contexts to measure thermodynamic temperature, especially in physics, chemistry, and related fields, providing a standard for temperature measurement without negative values.